Webinars

What is a Webinar?

Webinar is short for Web-based seminar. A webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web. The Utah Parent Center recorded the following webinars to be viewed at any time. Webinar topics include IEP, Transition to Adult Life, Section 504, Autism, Early Transition, PBIS, Bullying, Getting and Keeping a Job, The Journey to Adulthood, and more. All webinars are also posted on the Utah Parent Center’s YouTube Channel. Click on the title of the webinar you would like to view.

Funding for Webinars
From 2008 – 2017, the Utah Parent Center applied annually to receive one-time funding from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) to provide training to parents of children, youth and young adults with disabilities on a variety of topics. As part of those grants, topical webinars were presented, recorded and are currently posted here. Additional webinars were funded through the Parent Training and Information grant.

Evaluation
Please take a moment to complete the brief evaluation at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

Early Transition – Early Intervention to Special Education Preschool

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2011-12, we were able to host three unique webinars on early transition for children with disabilities leaving early intervention and entering special education preschool and kindergarten. The following will allow you to to link to the archives of these webinars. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

The Utah Parent Center is pleased to announce the Early Childhood Behavior Webinar is now available! This webinar will provide information on basic behavior, principles of behavior and reasons that challenging behaviors happen. While the intended audience is parents and caregivers of children ages 2-4, much of the information can be utilized in older children. This webinar was produced by the Utah Parent Center in 2012 and funded in part by a grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI).

Individualized Education Program (IEP) and School Services

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2008-09, we were able to host three unique webinars on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for individuals with disabilities. The following will allow you to to link to the archives of these webinars. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

Section 504

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2015-16, we were able to host this unique webinar on IEP and Section 504 Plans for students with disabilities. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future training.

IEP vs. Section 504 Plans: Which Is Right for My Child?

Children with disabilities who qualify for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) receive services under an IEP plan. However, some children with disabilities do not receive services under an IEP but are instead served under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). This interactive webinar, presented by Jennifer Slade and Naté Dearden at the Utah State Office of Education, will describe similarities as well as differences between the IDEA and Section 504. For some children, providing the appropriate modifications and accommodations they need is the only way they will be successful in their school experiences. A thorough understanding of the provisions of these two laws and how they differ can help you and your child’s teachers plan the most appropriate education for your child.

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2010-11, we were able to host this unique webinar on Section 504 for students with disabilities. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

Presented by: Scott Baggaley, UAAACT
Recorded: June 6, 2011
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In this webinar, Scott presents and demonstrates some tools available for students with disabilities.

Bullying and Positive Behavioral Supports

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2012-13, we were able to host twp unique webinars on Bullying Prevention and Positive Behavioral Supports for students with disabilities. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

The Utah Parent Center in partnership with presenter, Melissa Genaux, M.Ed., and funded by a grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative are pleased to provide this 50 minute webinar discussing behavior issues for children with Asperger syndrome and related disorders. Melisa will discuss common behavior issues and strategies to change behavior, which behaviors are hard-wired and which are deliberate, and why knowing the source of behavior really does matter.

The Utah Parent Center, Family Links Conference, and Learning Disabilities Association of Utah are pleased to present this Executive Functioning Webinar.
Description: Executive functioning skills allow a student to organize both their “outside world and inside world.” Students who struggle with this have difficulty organizing and processing information, keeping track of papers, making deadlines, analyzing tasks, and maintaining sustained focus. This workshop will offer parents practical ideas in how to help your child with ADD/ADHD or learning disabilities to manage and develop the executive functioning skills necessary to succeed in school.

Transition to Adult Services

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2016-17, we were able to host three unique webinars for youth in transition to adult services for individuals with disabilities. The following will allow you to to link to the archives of these webinars. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

Soft Skills for Job Success
Presenter: Dylan Richardson, Utah Independent Living Center
Recorded: June 8, 2017
In this webinar, Dylan discusses ways for youth to begin to build the necessary soft skills to be successful in the workplace.

Lifelong LearningPresenter: Michelle Murphey, Utah Parent Center
Recorded: June 26, 2017
In this webinar, Michelle discusses different options for learning throughout the lifespan.

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2008-09, we were able to host three unique webinars on transition to adult services for individuals with disabilities. The following will allow you to to link to the archives of these webinars. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

What Students with Disabilities Need to Know About Going to College
Presenter: Steven Lewis, Salt Lake Community College
Recorded: May 5, 2009
Running Time: 54 minutes
In this webinar, Steven discusses what college or university programs are appropriate,the availability of support services, campus accessibility, available accommodations, part-time vs. full-time class loads and documentation required to obtain services. Preparation for postsecondary education also includes the skills necessary for the student to become a self-advocate and deal with both the academic and social challenges presented by college.GOING TO COLLEGE Transcript

Planning for Employment for Students with DisabilitiesPresenter: Carol Ruddell, Work Ability Utah
Recorded: April 21, 2009
Running time: 1 hour 18 minutes
In this webinar, Carol presents on the different supports and services people with disabilities can access in order to be successfully employed. There are many new programs that help people keep their benefits while employed. Parents and students should learn about the various options and make connections while students are still in school.Planning for Employment Transcript

Accessing Services Across an Individual’s Lifespan

Thanks to a special one-time grant from the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative (IOTI) in 2013-14, we were able to host two unique webinars on accessing services across and individual’s lifespan. Click on the title of the webinar you wish to view. Please take the time to complete the brief evaluation that will appear at the conclusion of the webinar. The feedback that you provide will help us as we plan for and carry out future trainings.

The Utah Parent Center in partnership with Esther Medina from the Social Security Administration presents this webinar on Disability Benefits. Topics include: Understanding the difference between SSI and SSDI, learn the SSA’s definition of disability, learn about the application process and gain basic knowledge of how going to work may affect benefits.

The Utah Parent Center, Lisa Thornton and the Family Links Conference are pleased to present this Legal Solutions for Families with Disabilities Webinar.
Description: This 25 minutes video presented by Lisa Thornton, provides parents and families with children with disabilities an overview of planning and legal needs for parents including: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, Letter of Intent and Life Care Plans.